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or the phrase 'administration'

[jonny72]

Buzz-killington.

Perhaps one of our more jovial members could get the ground listed as available for rent on RightMove.

[Sir Pissalot]

You lot have got over-active imaginations and too much time on your hands.   

[Sippo]

Let's say that SBC do reposses the CG....

We'd have to ground share, say with Cheltenham - not ideal even in the short term but we'd still be playing.

SBC on the other hand would have a football stadium with exactly zero other possible tenants. On top of the lost rent they'd be responsible for the upkeep, security, insurance, rates and so on. In total they'd probably be out £500k a year which they don't have and will have even less as their funding is cut further in the coming months/years.

Redeveloping it for other purposes wouldn't be easy and would take some time. There is the covenant, the community purchase right, planning permission, local opposition to the change of use and so on. Even if they sell it on the same issues apply.

In short, the CG is a white elephant and repossession would be a complete and utter disaster for SBC and the last thing they want. I'm guessing Power has come to a similar conclusion, has a potential backer lined up to redevelop the stadium and is thinking more and more that promotion to The Championship is a possibility. So he's decided now is the time to take SBC on, I'd guess he'd be looking to buy the ground or at minimum get a vastly reduce rent.

As regards the CG being repossessed next week, I'd say that claim is beyond complete and utter bollocks. There is only a few months arrears and a dispute over the payments and terms of the lease - no way in hell a judge would grant a repossession order especially at the first hearing.

This is the reason why sbc will always reject a new build stadium out of town.

[yogi bear]

Not enough use of the word 'Swindle' to be OTIB.

I'm surprised it not breaking news on their thread as they've normally got their trolls keeping tabs on us. As an observation let's see how long it takes! Also they missed the copper Brighton link in the daily mail. Not as upto date as they like to think they are

[horlock07]

SBC said the original lease is still in effect, on a month by month basis I believe. They used some special term to describe it, I'd guess it's similar to how a residential lease continues once the original period has expired.

The lease has expired however the club are holding over while a new is agreed so presently provisions remain as per expired lease remain in force unless agreed by both parties.

My only very slight concern and I doubt it would lead to repossession is that with an election coming up some smart arse councillor may be seeking to make a big deal about this and driving the council's agenda.

[ronnie21]

The lease has expired however the club are holding over while a new is agreed so presently provisions remain as per expired lease remain in force unless agreed by both parties.

My only very slight concern and I doubt it would lead to repossession is that with an election coming up some smart arse councillor may be seeking to make a big deal about this and driving the council's agenda.

Yeah, some smart arse councillor like Councillor Dale "Grinner" Heenan, who according to some of his fellow councillors is definitely trying to be come a career politician!  He's already fucked up the roads around Swindon so fucking over the football club would be easy meat for him!!

[Nemo]

who according to some of his fellow councillors is definitely trying to be come a career politician!

This is a euphemism for cunt right?

[jonny72]

This is the reason why sbc will always reject a new build stadium out of town.

They wouldn't have any say if it was built outside the SBC boundary, which the Swindon urban area has already expanded out of in places.

My only very slight concern and I doubt it would lead to repossession is that with an election coming up some smart arse councillor may be seeking to make a big deal about this and driving the council's agenda.

What agenda though? Only positive outcome I can see for the councillor's is a long term lease or sale on Power's terms. Just needs Power to stand up to them and their aggressive stance becomes the house of cards it's always been.

[TheDukeOfBanbury]

You lot have got over-active imaginations and too much time on your hands.   

Should be going to the games instead.....ouch

[ronnie21]

Should be going to the games instead.....ouch

soapy tit wank, but all the councillors and mp's will be going to games as election day looms - photo opportunity etc. 

[jayohaitchenn]

The only bus lane that is open to regular traffic in Swindon is on Polaris Way. It also happens to be right next to North Star House - Dale Heenan's place of work.

Surely a coincidence though.

[TheDukeOfBanbury]

soapy tit wank, but all the councillors and mp's will be going to games as election day looms - photo opportunity etc.  

Good shout that.
Too far away to know the ins and outs of the Swindon Council. However just wish we had a few die hard Swindon fans on the Council who wanted the best for the Club.
The CG needs an upgrade for sure.

[horlock07]

What agenda though? Only positive outcome I can see for the councillor's is a long term lease or sale on Power's terms. Just needs Power to stand up to them and their aggressive stance becomes the house of cards it's always been.

'Look at me serving the people of Swindon,  this club have taken the piss for years not paying the rent etc! I have played hard ball with them, taken no shit threatened court and secured a new lease on preferential terms for SBC' A bit of spin and councillor makes name for himself.

FWIW I don't see it going so far but by getting all this shit out into the media early doors I cannot believe that someone at the council has a reason for this!

[The Grim Reaper]

A move away from The County Ground is the only logical answer. If Power can secure funding and developers for a new stadium I hope we build it out of SBC area, I.e Wootton Bassett J16 etc. Would love to see SBC stuck with a white elephant they can't do jack shit with.